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About Ed

Brief Description

Ed was born and raised in Amherst and attended Williamsville public schools through 8^th grade. Ed graduated from Nichols School of Buffalo and subsequently received his college degree from Syracuse University with a major Political Science and a minor in History. In 2005 Ed completed the Executive MBA program at Canisius College - Magna Cum Laude

For the past 16 year Ed has been working in the Energy Industry in sales, business development and management. Amy and Ed make their home in Williamsville and have three daughters.

Community Involvement

Ed moved back to Western New York in June of 2003 and has volunteered for numerous philanthropic organizations.

Ed is a member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board, and has chaired two major fundraising events
Ed works on the Executive Committee of the Muscular Dystrophy Association – raising money and awareness for the MDA
Ed volunteers for the Kenmore Mercy Foundation Charity Golf Event
Ed is a member of the Buffalo Rotary Club, and helps with the Children’s Literacy program
Ed is a parishioner and volunteer at Calvary Episcopal Church in Williamsville

“It’s an honor for me work in the community and understand the challenges of “Not for Profit” organizations in Western New York."

Business Experience

Ed is currently employed by NOCO Energy Corp and has worked in the Energy Industry for the past 16 years. Over that period of time he has worked for a vast array of businesses from small family owner businesses (Resources Distributors Marketing, Inc. - with 5 employees) to a Fortune 100 company (The Chicago office for Pacific Gas and Electric).

Ed’s experience in the Energy industry includes:

Industrial and municipal sales;
Development of sales and marketing plans for sales teams;
Financial risk management for industrial customers;
Implemented business growth and development initiatives;
Managed regional office sales team and its “Profit & Loss” accounting;
Instituted 4 nationwide strategic alliances for energy purchases and risk management

“My business background is an asset to my candidacy for public office. I firmly believe that we can improve the management of Erie County government through new initiatives and the integration of private sector business practices”